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A member asked:

How long after starting forteo would you recommend a dexa scan to see if the injection is even working? and what do you consider improvement? was -3.7

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Osteoporosis: One year . U should seek monitoring with an orthopedist that has special expertise with osteoporosis as u will need to be followed for 5-7 years.

Answered 12/7/2015

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